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Chapter 3
Sarah drifted in and out of consciousness, at times hearing voices, one of them seemingly familiar.
As Sarah slept Jareth had transported her to his castle in the Underground. Once there he had gotten her settled in a guest room and called his healer, an elderly looking elf. After she arrived, the healer, Nessa, looked Sarah over and cast a few spells to begin the healing process for Sarah's broken bones. Once this was done she applied other various salves to heal bruises and other, less serious injuries.
Finally Nessa told Jareth what she had done and the extent of the girl's injuries.
"Well? How is she?"
"She had a broken wrist as well as a few cracked ribs. One of her cheek bones was also fractured; I'm guessing she was punched a few times in that region. Besides that she just has bruises and scratches. She should wake in a few hours. By then the spell to heal her bones should have worked on her cheek and her ribs should be alright if she doesn't move too much. Tomorrow I will return to check on her and to see how her wrist is mending. It will take longest as it was a complete break. Now, will that be all?"
"Yes, thank you Nessa."
The elf nodded to her king and left without another word. Then Jareth settled himself into a chair and let himself fall asleep, knowing that if she stirred he would hear her.
A few hours later Jareth awoke with the feeling that he was being watched. He scanned the room but saw nothing. Finally he let his eyes rest on the still form of Sarah lying on the bed. Then he noticed that her eyes were open. He stared at her in the darkness until finally, she spoke.
"Why'd you help me?" she croaked out, her voice hoarse.
He looked at her a minute longer before answering her. "I helped because you called me, and because you were in need of aid." In his head he continued on though, 'and because I love you.'
"Oh. Um, alright." She yawned and Jareth moved closer to her.
"Sarah you know you really should get some more sleep. You need to heal and it's late."
She finally nodded and closed her eyes, it was only a matter of minutes until her breathing slowed and she was asleep once more.
AN: Thanks for the reviews, much appreciated. Sorry it's so short, too many other things to do and school has to take priority, unfortunatly. Anyway I should update again in a few days depending on time and reviews.